Cabinet approves three new corridors as part of Delhi Metro’s Phase V (A) Project

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved three new corridors.

Project Overview
- Approval Date: December 24, 2025
- Total Length: 16.076 km across three new corridors
- Total Cost: ₹12,014.91 crore
- Funding Sources: Government of India, Government of Delhi, and international agencies

New Corridors
1. R.K. Ashram Marg → Indraprastha (9.913 km)
- Extension of the Botanical Garden–R.K. Ashram Marg corridor
- Connects Central Vista area, currently under redevelopment
- Key stations: R.K. Ashram Marg, Shivaji Stadium, Central Secretariat, Kartavya Bhawan, India Gate, War Memorial–High Court, Baroda House, Bharat Mandapam, Indraprastha

2. Aerocity → IGD Airport Terminal-1 (2.263 km)
- Extension of Aerocity–Tughlakabad corridor
- Boosts connectivity between South Delhi and Domestic Airport T-1

3. Tughlakabad → Kalindi Kunj (3.9 km)
- Connects Tughlakabad, Saket, Chattarpur, and Kalindi Kunj
- Stations: Sarita Vihar Depot, Madanpur Khadar, Kalindi Kunj

Impact
- Commuters Benefited: ~60,000 office goers + 200,000 visitors daily in Central Vista area
- Environmental Benefits: Reduced road congestion, lower fossil fuel use, and pollution reduction
- Network Expansion: Adds 13 stations (10 underground, 3 elevated)
- Economic Boost: Strengthens connectivity to Central Delhi and Domestic Airport, enhancing ease of living and business mobility

Current Metro Status
- Phase IV: 111 km, 83 stations under construction (80.43% completed as of Dec 2025)
- Passenger Journeys: Average 65 lakh per day, with a record 81.87 lakh on Aug 8, 2025
- Network Size: 12 lines, ~395 km, 289 stations — largest in India and among the world’s biggest

✨ Takeaway: The Phase V(A) corridors will transform connectivity between Central Vista, South Delhi, and the Domestic Airport, reinforcing Delhi Metro’s role as the city’s lifeline.